MICU RN
Battle Creek, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical ICU position requiring active or pending MI licensure and at least 1 year of recent ICU experience.

Details

• Work in the Medical ICU (MICU) of a hospital that also cares for a mix of ICU and PCU patients
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 up to 1:4 depending on acuity, with PCU/general med and transfer patients grouped at 4:1 or 4-3:1 based on acuity
• ICU and PCU patients may be combined in a 3:1 ratio based on acuity
• Ventilator patients are cared for at a 2:1 ratio
• Cooling, CRRT, or high-acuity patients are cared for at a 1:1 ratio
• Unit manages an average of 3 ventilated patients per day
• Common diagnoses include COPD, encephalopathy, drug overdose, DKA, AKI, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, heart failure, and A-fib
• Performs and supports special procedures including CRRT, HD, A-line placement, CVC placement, trach placement, and chest tube placement
• Uses specialized equipment such as cooling machines, Bair Huggers, and massive transfusion protocols
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required
• Floats to other ICU and Med-Surg units as census needs dictate, with typical Med-Surg ratios of approximately 1:5-7 patients per RN
• Travelers float in rotation with staff RNs

Requirements

• Active or pending Michigan RN license (must provide concrete ETA and proof of application if pending)
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS (must be renewed annually)
• Minimum of 1 year recent ICU experience required
• Charge RN experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy including arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, and PICC line management
• Experienced in respiratory/thoracic care including BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilator management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and suctioning
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and multisystem organ dysfunction care
• Experienced with continuous IV sedation, vasoactive and cardiac drip titration, and emergency medication administration
• Skilled in CVA/acute stroke management
• Experienced in chronic/acute renal failure and CVVHD/CRRT care
• Proof of flu vaccination required, or exemption request submitted within 48 hours of signing
• Supervisor-level references required

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients with mixed ICU and PCU acuity levels
• ICU physicians may retain lower-acuity patients in the unit rather than transferring, requiring flexible grouping with 3-4 patient assignments
• Facility is designated as a Primary Stroke Destination by The Joint Commission
• Travelers are given priority for floating assignments
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment, and all RTO requests must be submitted prior to offer
• Locals accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions
• Previous internal travelers may return after 6 months; previous permanent staff may return after 1 year
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Annual self-reported training modules required, completed during orientation and annually